From homemade pasta to cake decorating; there is a class for every chef at Baker Bettie's. Choose from one of the many options available with a $150 class gift card-plus a gorgeous Le Crueset Stoneware Pie Dish ready to show off your homemade creations.

Treat yourself and three friends to a Good Pore Beauty Bash at Benefit Cosemtics in Lincoln Park. A Good POREfessional facial is a service for your pores designed by the pore pros! Your Good Pore Facial will cleanse, unblock, and visibly smooth pores resulting in instant, visible smoothness with no downtime allowing you to step out of the chair and into your very own good pore day.

Family fun day for Six at Brookfield Zoo with parking…including tickets for everyone to all of the Zoo attractions including the Carousel, Butterflies, Hamill Family Play Zoo, Motor Safari Tram Ride and more.

"Chaos" - Handcrafted Hardwood Charcuterie or Cutting Board

Magnum Bottle of Meritage Wine with complimentary 3 month membership and tasting for two.

Ebert Studio in Oak Park invites you and your family for a deluxe portrait session valued at $350 and $650 in credits towards three final portraits.

Kid's Day Out! Spend the afternoon at Enchanted Castle with game cards, and four mini golf or laser tag tickets! Then refuel after all the fun with a 16 inch pizza & a pitcher of soft drinks!

Spend a cozy night in the city with your love at The Fairmont Chicago with an overnight stay and breakfast for two and enjoy dinner at Gene & Georgetti's, Chicago's Original Tuscan Steakhouse since 1941, located in Chicago's River North neighborhood.

John's Crazy Socks is a father & son social enterprise, inspired by John Lee Cronin, a man with Down Syndrome, and his love for colorful and fun socks, or what he calls his "crazy socks". Now you can have your very own box of John's Crazy Socks to wear with pride!

Kohl Children's Museum, recently named one of the Top 5 Children's Museums by readers of USA TODAY, features 17 interactive, hands-on exhibits for children ages birth to 8. Bring your little ones to enjoy a day of fun at a fabulous museum…there is even a life size train and a water room! After a day at the museum, head over to Lou Malnati's for a pizza!

Play, Unwind, Adventure, All In One Place! Use this $100 Gift Certificate to experience a wide range of outdoor activities and events in a 300-acre park in Lemont. Elevate your excitement at one of the USA Today's 10 Best Aerial Adventure Parks in the country! Ziplining & climbing, paddle sports, archery, laser tag, mountain biking and so much more!

Enjoy a $250 VIP Dining Experience at Hugo's Frog Bar, a local favorite & top area dining destination set within Rivers Casino's walls. Boasting a marriage between a classic steakhouse and modern contemporary design, the menu features Gibsons Prime Angus Beef, lobster tails, king crab legs, fresh fish and seafood, and salads.

Smith, Kay - Red Tails Escorting the B17s - Watercolor - 2013 This Limited Edition Fine Art Print of Kay Smith's "Red Tails Escorting the B17s" is one of 500 copies printed on Hahnemuehle 308 Cotton Photo Rag Archival Paper using Canon lucia Ex archival inks. The artwork was commissioned by the Pritzker Military Museum & Library in Chicago, Illinois. This print is #93 of 500. The 99th Pursuit Squadron of the US Army Air Corps was activated on March 19, 1941. After training at Tuskegee Army Airfield, the first Arfican-American military pilots left the United States for action in WWII. With their fighter planes' tails painted red to aid in identification, the African-American airmen flew more than 1,500 mission escorting bombers over enemy territory. Kay Smith, named Artist Laureat of Illinois in 1994, painted this watercolor in honor of the contributions of all the first African-American military pilots.

Don't miss your last chance to see The Pritzker Military Museum & Library's incredible collection artifacts from America's military history before the museum relocates to Wisconsin at the end of July after the conclusion of its current exhibit on the War of 1812. This package inclues an Honor Level membership to the museum, four guest passes, an assortment of branded merchanise, and two books-On War, an anthology of military writing by greats such as Tim O'Brien (author of The Things They Carried) and The General, a biography of William Levine, Major General of the US Army whose unit participated in the D-Day invasion at Utah Beach and the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp.

Who needs Ted Lasso and Roy Kent when you can see Chicago's very own Chicago Fire in person with this pair of Club Level seats at any upcoming 2024 game! (Offer good for regular season Chicago Fire FC games only. Not valid on International Friendly games or the Chicago Fire v Inter Miami CF match. Good for one game only. Games based on availability and subject to sellouts.)

Skip the crowds and have some major-league fun! You'll enjoy all of the energy and action of the Bulls franchise with this package, which includes four undated 100 level tickets to the Windy City Bulls, the G-League affiliate of the Chicago Bulls. This package also includes two tickets to see the Chicago Wolves play some serious hockey. (Did you know that the Chicago Wolves are the only independent American Hockey League team?)

Play THREE! Take a tour of Chicago area minor league ballparks with four tickets each to see the Joliet Slammers; Kane County Cougars; and Windy City Thunderbolts.

Host a private get together with friends or family and enjoy a Six Bottle Wine Tasting! Wines for Humanity will send a Wine Advisor to help coordinate & customize your tasting event experience. Up to 18 people can attend the tasting of six bottles of exclusive wines from around the world to taste. The wine advisor will assist to help coordinate details. Guests can purchase their favorite wines at the conclusion of the tasting (additional shipping costs will apply.)

Country music, barbecue, and craft beer - it's hard to think of a better way to spend a summer weekend in Chicago. Windy City Smokeout (July 11 - 14, 2024) combines all those things into one legendary Chicago weekend. The outdoor fest takes place in the shadow of the iconic United Center, with an impressive musical lineup featuring country superstars and up-and-coming talent. These FOUR general admission wristbands for FRIDAY, JULY 12, gets you admission to see PARKER MCCOLLUM, LEE BRICE, COREY KENT, RED CLAY STRAYS, JAKE WORTHINGTON and THE CASTELLOWS! Not to mention, access to amazing BBQ and delicious craft beers.

He is probably the Cub's next 3rd baseman…and just a darn nice guy! Don't miss out on this baseball signed by (future) 3rd baseman Christopher Morel. Includes certificate of authenticity.

Enjoy FOUR CORNER KICK TICKETS to any regular season 2024 regular season Chicago Red Stars Home Game. All games played at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, IL.

A Chicago White Sox Manager, Pedro Grifol, autographed baseball.

Spend a day with the family in beautiful Naperville! Start off at the DuPage Children's Museum with family pass for four. Then head over to Everdine Grilled Cheese for lunch with a $25 gift card.

Located in Chicago's North Center neighborhood, Burning Bush Brewery was founded by a former Presbyterian pastor-which explains the names of the brewery and their wide variety of craft beers, which include a Lion's Den Hazy IPA and a Red Sea Raspberry Kettle Sour. This package includes a tour and tasting package for 10. Each guest will sample four five-ounce pours and will receive a pint glass to take home. "Hop" to it and don't miss the chance to explore this family-owned microbrewery.

Leave the kids with the babysitter and enjoy a day full of bowling and brews. This package includes a $25 gift certificate to Avondale Bowl, a recently renovated but thoroughly retro eight-lane bowling alley. After bowling, head over to Revolution Brewing's taproom--this package includes a $100 gift certificate and a swag bag (with glasses, koozies, a cap, and more).

Bring your seven closest friends for a tour and tasting at Whiskey Acres, located in Dekalb, Illinois. Learn more about their distilling process and taste their unique whiskey offerings--maybe you'll even find a new favorite!

What if you didn't have to leave the area for some top-notch barbecue or some top-notch theatre? Save the airfare to Memphis or New York with this package, which includes two $25 gift cards to The Patio Restaurants and two tickets to A Street Car Named Desire (March 13-April 21, 2024) at the intimate Copley Theater in the Paramount Arts Theater Center complex in Aurora.

Hoarder or Collector? Trash or Treasure? You take your pick. With spring just around the corner and there are closets and cabinets that certainly need to be organized! Britta Wazak and Method to the Madness will come to your home to help you get your act together and find the floor of your closet or be able to see the back of your pantry! This gift certificate is good towards three hours of home organization services.

Get away from it all, even for just a night. This package includes a one night stay with parking at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place and $200 in gift cards to RPM Steak. Enjoy a decadent dinner full of seafood and steakhouse classics before retiring to your luxuriously appointed room.

Get your car summer ready with a Bumper to Bumper detail from Seguin Auto Center. UCP Seguin participants will make sure your car looks showroom new with a deep clean. Keep your car clean in between washes with a Brookstone auto vaccuum.

"Redefine your expectations at Antigua's newest adults-only retreat and experience the ultimate in unparalleled pampering, romantic rendezvous and unforgettable memories.
The Verandah Antigua is an eco-friendly Caribbean beachfront resort with two
spectacular white-sand beaches, five pools, nature trails to historic Devil's Bridge, four restaurants, tennis & fitness center, non-motorized water sports, mini golf, mini cinema, and the world class Tranquility Body & Soul Spa. Perfect for those seeking a romantic hideaway, friends getaway or just looking to escape and leave the world behind. This Resort Certificate provides 10 nights accommodation (double occupancy) for 3 rooms (valued up to $1,400 per room depending on dates of travel) at The Veranda Antigua. All reservations are subject to a required supplement of $160 per person/per night which provides all dining, all beverages (including alcohol), resort facilities & activities. Government tax/service is additional."

"The Club Barbados, located on the prestigious platinum west coast of the island offers guests an adults only experience. There is plenty to enjoy with spacious accommodations, three freshwater swimming pools, water sports, two dining options, tennis, fitness center, spa, piano bar & lounges. The Club exudes intimacy with its romantic oceanfront setting, tropical gardens, cozy walkways, and friendly social atmosphere.

This Resort Certificate provides 10 nights accommodation (double occupancy) for 3 rooms (valued up to $1,075 per room depending on dates of travel) at The Club Barbados. All reservations are subject to a required supplement of $150 per person/per night which provides all dining, all beverages (including alcohol), resort facilities & activities. Government tax/service is additional."

"Experience a private 100-acre peninsula on Antigua's southeastern coast where clear turquoise waters surround your own private oasis. Two magnificent whitesand beaches, six pools, four distinct restaurants, non-motorized water sports, tennis & fitness center, supervised kids activities, spa and nightly entertainment.
St. James's Club will leave you with amazing island memories to last a lifetime.

This Resort Certificate provides 10 nights accommodation (double occupancy) for 3 rooms (valued up to $1,200 per room depending on dates of travel) at St. James's Club & Villas. All reservations are subject to a required supplement of $150 per person/per night which provides all dining, all beverages (includin alcohol), resort facilities & activities. Government tax/service is additional."

UCP SeguinMade hand glazed ceramic planter with a UCP SeguinGrown Snake Plant.

UCP SeguinMade hand glazed ceramic planter with a UCP SeguinGrown plant

Enjoy a date night close to home! Take in a movie at any of the Classic Cinemas (like Tivoli in Downers Grove, York Theater in Elmhurst, and Lake Theater in Oak Park) followed by dinner at the Country House in Clarendon Hills, where you can enjoy burgers, pasta, or steakhouse favorites.

Play tourist in your own city! You and three friends or family members will BLAST up to the 99th floor of the Willis Tower (or do you still call it the Sears Tower?) and step out onto The Ledge of Skydeck is a quintessential Chicago experience...just don't look down! You can get a unique photo with a view of four states from atop the second-tallest building in the Western Hemisphere-1,353 feet high in the sky!

Fuel up to climb to new heights with this package - bring the kiddoes to Climb Zone in Chicago and use this $100 gift card on the climbing walls, ziplines, laser tag, high ropes course, bumper cars and so much more! And the adults can climb the walls (literally) at Movement Chicago! Follow both outings up at Jason's Deli with two $25 gift cards to Jason's Deli, where the soft serve ice cream is always free!

Blanco Cocina & Cantina is more than your typical Mexican restaurant, it's an escape from the ordinary, a happy hour hang out, and a place to sit back, recharge and party. It's a vacation in your neighborhood that helps you relax with your favorite people. For great Mexican food, margaritas, and good times, Blanco is the perfect place to find your bliss. Enjoy Blanco for yourself with this $100 gift certificate for dinner or just nibbles & sips with friends!

This package offers two ways to enjoy the stunning buildings that call Chicago home with two tickets for the Mercury Urban Adventure Cruise through the and a $50 gift card to The Cheesecake Factory. When you're done soaking in the sights along the riverfront, head to 875 North Michigan Avenue (perhaps better known as the John Hancock Center) for dinner and cheesecake at the bottom of a truly iconic Chicago skyscraper.

Use this $100 gift certificate to experience the Museum of Illusions in downtown Chicago. Designed to amuse, amaze and stimulate the senses, the Museum of Illusions features more than 80 unique visual and educational installations appealing to locals and tourists of all ages. The Museum of Illusions is a unique and exciting concept offering the opportunity to interact with and immerse oneself in over 80 fascinating exclusionary exhibits that operates with two aims: to educate and to entertain. The exhibits unveil the mechanics behind mind-bending illusions while also shocking the senses and playing on perception.

Work up an appetite on a walking tour with the renowned Chicago Architecture Foundation before heading to Jason's Deli, where you can enjoy deli classics and chat about the architectural wonders you've just witnessed.

Bach. Vivaldi. Haydn. You may find these composers' works filed under Classical Music, but they belong to the Baroque period, known for extravagant musical ornamentation. This package includes two tickets for any three of Music of the Baroque's concerts (excluding Holiday Brass on Saturday and Sunday). These performances will give you a chance to explore the rich history of this incredible period of music and learn why these classics aren't Classical.

If you can't get enough theatre, this is the package for you! This package includes two tickets to the Summer 2024 production of Carousel at Music Theater Works in Wilmette, two tickets to Ireland with Michael at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, two tickets to a performance at Northlight Theatre in Skokie, two tickets to a performance of the 41st season of Raven Theatre Co. in Chicago, and two regular tickets for Timeline Theatre Company in Chicago.

Connect with your team, family, or friend group virtually with one game at Beat the Bomb, where a host will guide you through three virtual games over an hour span, all designed to bring your group together.

Two tickets to a Studio W.I.P. Spray Paint and Sip workshop! A fun and unique way to tap into your creativity - get ready to grab some spray paint and unleash your inner street artist with this urban art workshop. This interactive Chicago Street Art workshop will allow you an opportunity to create your very own original piece. You will also get acquainted with the ins and outs of working with spray paint and stencil application. Not the most creatively inclined person? Have no fear, this workshop will be curated by Native 312 artists and staff. At the end of the workshop, you will take home your 16" x 20" canvas to proudly display!

We don't think it's up for debate that Chicago has some of the best architecture in the world and some of the best Mexican fare outside of, well, Mexico. Enjoy both with this package, which includes two tickets for the Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady and a $20 gift card to Lalo's Mexican Restaurant.

The Chicago Botanic Garden has so much to explore in its 385 acres of natural beauty, including a family-friendly Nature Play Garden and Butterflies & Bloom, where you can see species of butterflies found throughout the world. This package includes a family pass for four and parking.

Grab your favorite rocker and head to Columbus, Ohio for the Sonic Temple Festival this May (May 16th through 19th, to be exact). The lineup features acts like 311, Limp Bizkit, Disturbed, and Breaking Benjamin--so pack your best earplugs. This package includes two four-day General Admission passes to the festival and a private tour for up to 15 people at Columbus' Watershed Distillery, known for an astounding variety of both aged and unaged spirits.

Invite your besties (up to 12) to join you for a private party at Air Aerial Fitness (in Naperville) where you will take part in an aerial fitness/aerial yoga fusion class that uses hammocks/silks…when the group is done swinging on the silks, head over to Jeans and a Cute Top in Wheaton (or St. Charles) for a private shopping party! The private party includes sips & nibbles and a $30 shopping credit for the host!

Jimmy Buffett framed collage with 11x14 photo, cd photos, guitar picks, laser engraved signatures and nameplate

Connor Bedard Blackhawks Crystal Puck filled with game used ice from his NHL debut complete with authentication.

'Rudy' signed 8x10 Notre Dame photo with ND Field photo, side photos, nameplate and certificate of authenticity.

Connor Bedard 'Limited Edition of 98' Chicago Blackhawks print signed and numbered by Artist Elliott Aaron From of Artbeat Live, then framed and matted.

Dick Butkus signed Chicago Bears blue jersey with certificate of authenticity.

The swirling greens and blues accented by a brilliant goldenrod color of this painting are reminiscent of an ocean tide lapping on the shore at sunrise. Created with paint pour technique at the Beth Mannino Center in Wheaton, this artwork will transport you to a place where you can let your worries wash away in the surf.

This lovely ballerina, positioned en pointe with a flower atop her head, is dressed in a skirt made from melted crayon wax. This artwork, created by the participants at the UCP Seguin Beth Mannino Center in Wheaton, captures the joy of dance and will bring vibrant color and motion to any space.

In this piece, made at the UCP Seguin Beth Mannino Center, the dark silhouette of an elephant sprays crayon wax with its long trunk across the canvas. The wax blends together in a cacophany of color, reminding the viewer perhaps of the riotous sounds elephants make at play.

These cheery garden scenes, carefully crafted with artificial colors, paint, and crayons at the UCP Seguin Beth Mannino Center in Wheaton, would look lovely in a breakfast nook or children's room. The playful, vibrant springtime imagery reflects the beauty found in nature and the hopefulness of a sunny spring day.

Where fire and water meet, be transported to the bottom of the ocean where old and new life begins. Created with paint-pour technique by the participants at The Beth Mannino Center, this artwork will transport you to a place where you can let your mind wander life mysteries.

In ancient times, opal was believed to contain the properties of all of the other gemstones and represented hope, clarity, and truth. Queen Victoria loved opal and gifted them to her five daughters at their weddings. Today, opal is known as October's birthstone and the traditional gift for a 14th wedding anniversary. This jewelry set features earrings in sterling silver with elegant opal drops and a delicate ring featuring a cabochon-cut opal (size 6.75) also set in sterling.

This 60-inch necklace of faceted black spinel beads and three black Baroque pearls is not only dramatic, it's versatile! You can dress up your jeans or accessorize your favorite cocktail dress. You can wear the piece long, knotting it towards the bottom-or wear it as a choker and drape the ends down your back between your shoulders. Because of its length, you can even wear the necklace as a belt. The possibilities are endless-and the compliments you'll receive will be, too.